Cafe Racer GZ

bigfour · 03-05-2007, 09:16 PM

So I chopped everything that wasn't absolutly necessary off my bike and probably lightened it about 80 lbs, maybe more. It's got a more aggressive riding postion (forward foot controls removed), meaner sounding exhaust, and much better ground clearance and overall performance.

Performance mods include a chopped exhaust and a shimmed needle. The small cap on the end of my pipe is to provide some backpressure so I could get a good air-fuel mixture.

So maybe it ain't pretty, but it's damn fun to ride.

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bigfour · 03-05-2007, 09:24 PM

Dupo · 03-05-2007, 11:47 PM

Wow, talk about a major overhaul. I bet that gets some looks eh?

bigfour · 03-06-2007, 12:06 AM

hehe yeah, but at least i get waves from both the cruiser and sportbike riders 'cause they can't even tell what I'm on. :tongue:

2006 gz · 03-08-2007, 12:39 AM

I was so close to having the first CAFE RACER on this site, oh well! Soon I will post new pics of my GZ with taller rear shocks, 18" f+r wheels, and relocated foot controls, maybe with just the shocks for now! Try adding another shim for the mid range circuit and going to a 150 main jet( currently I'am running a 200) with no airbox or add a direct mount K/N filter for a 52mm I.D. mount. I'am using this with a dunstal style pipe with fiberglass packing. The bike has power now and a headturning sound. Oh yeah the pilot circuit is best left stock, tried to enrichen and it ran awfull. Looks good and its cool to see another going in the other direction in modding, NATE

bigfour · 03-08-2007, 10:54 AM

Awesome, can't wait to see pics. I thought my bike would sound high-pitched and poppy without the muffler but the GZ really roars on acceleration. I still have to do some tweaking with my mixture, and I'm considering moving up to a 150 but I have to wait for this snow to melt first

... I found modding is a great way to pass the winter, Good luck with your project!

GEREN · 09-08-2009, 07:01 AM

What happened to the piccies?

birdmove · 10-07-2009, 02:23 PM

Someone removed the photos. I would love to see them.Can you repost?

Thanks, Jon

03-05-2007, 09:16 PM	#1
bigfour Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CT, Norwalk Posts: 51	Cafe Racer GZ So I chopped everything that wasn't absolutly necessary off my bike and probably lightened it about 80 lbs, maybe more. It's got a more aggressive riding postion (forward foot controls removed), meaner sounding exhaust, and much better ground clearance and overall performance. Performance mods include a chopped exhaust and a shimmed needle. The small cap on the end of my pipe is to provide some backpressure so I could get a good air-fuel mixture. So maybe it ain't pretty, but it's damn fun to ride. [links removed]] __________________ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-06-2007, 12:06 AM	#4
bigfour Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CT, Norwalk Posts: 51	hehe yeah, but at least i get waves from both the cruiser and sportbike riders 'cause they can't even tell what I'm on. :tongue: __________________
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03-08-2007, 12:39 AM	#5
2006 gz Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 15	I was so close to having the first CAFE RACER on this site, oh well! Soon I will post new pics of my GZ with taller rear shocks, 18" f+r wheels, and relocated foot controls, maybe with just the shocks for now! Try adding another shim for the mid range circuit and going to a 150 main jet( currently I'am running a 200) with no airbox or add a direct mount K/N filter for a 52mm I.D. mount. I'am using this with a dunstal style pipe with fiberglass packing. The bike has power now and a headturning sound. Oh yeah the pilot circuit is best left stock, tried to enrichen and it ran awfull. Looks good and its cool to see another going in the other direction in modding, NATE Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-08-2007, 10:54 AM	#6
bigfour Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CT, Norwalk Posts: 51	Awesome, can't wait to see pics. I thought my bike would sound high-pitched and poppy without the muffler but the GZ really roars on acceleration. I still have to do some tweaking with my mixture, and I'm considering moving up to a 150 but I have to wait for this snow to melt first ... I found modding is a great way to pass the winter, Good luck with your project! __________________
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09-08-2009, 07:01 AM	#7
GEREN Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 17	Re: Cafe Racer GZ What happened to the piccies?
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10-07-2009, 02:23 PM	#8
birdmove Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Puyallup, Wa. USA Posts: 58	Re: Cafe Racer GZ Someone removed the photos. I would love to see them.Can you repost? Thanks, Jon __________________ Birdmove Puyallup, Wa. USA
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